Chapter 248: Glory and Shame
With the fat man returning to the nursing home, everything is back on track. In particular, the Badou Museum receives hundreds of visitors every day, and it can have a surplus of tens of thousands of yuan every day. Although it doesn't seem like much, it can't stand the long stream, and it is a good deal to have input every day.
Badou School has also entered the fast lane of development, with nearly 2,000 students at present, and has basically reached a break-even. Considering that there is basically no need to continue to invest money on a large scale in the next few years, at least there is no need to invest in it.
Without worries, Brother Badou cherished the precious time with Li Xiaoman, the two were tired of being together all day long, and every corner of Shouyang Mountain Forest Park left their footprints.
Although the two of them occasionally hugged and kissed, it was a pity that Li Xiaoman had been learning secret techniques with Mrs. Wu, and the two of them did not really come to fruition. According to the old lady, this girl is very talented, if she is placed in ancient times, after her careful training, she will definitely laugh at the city and the country.
When Brother Badou heard this, he was so shocked that he wanted to stop Li Xiaoman from learning from the old lady. It's too scary, if you really cultivate a person like Master Li Chen Yuanyuan, there will be people angry at the crown all day long, will I still be alive?
However, after a few months, the results are still relatively significant, Li Xiaoman's temperament has become more charming, in addition to the original heroism, there is also an indescribable charm on his body, anyway, from the feeling of a fat man, he is even more obsessed with this girl.
Thinking about it, this is normal, Mrs. Wu said that Li Xiaoman is talented, of course, it is related to the fact that she absorbed the green gas in the grandmother of the land. The fat man knows this. You can't tell outsiders even if you kill you.
Good times are always short-lived. Unknowingly, in June, on this day, the fat man received a call from the old fat sheep, saying that the funds had been prepared, and the matter of preparing for the establishment of the Academy of Fine Arts could be put on a daily basis. It is said that after returning to Great Britain, the old nobles raised 50 million euros very happily. This money also made Brother Badou mixed: mainly the 50 million yuan of the old fat sheep accounted for 40% of the total investment, and the actual holding was less than 30%; And Henry, they are stake in technology. Without spending a penny, it still holds nearly 30 percent.
As for how Henry's shares are subdivided, it's not for the fat man to worry about. His main concern is that although he has become the largest shareholder of the Academy of Fine Arts, the entire Academy of Fine Arts needs him to invest 60 percent, and this large amount of money has not yet been settled!
As a result, Brother Badou had to end the two-person world with Li Xiaoman, and reluctantly prepared his bags. Because the Li family has urged them several times, saying that they want Li Xiaoman to go to Africa. It is said that the natives of the barbarian tribes over there are about to be pierced.
Originally, Brother Badou was going to send Li Xiaoman to Africa. However, the old aristocracy invited Henry and Zeng Lao Naughty to hold a solo exhibition in Great Britain, and by the way, it was also to build momentum for the future Academy of Fine Arts, and Brother Badou's European plunder plan was officially launched, so he could only reluctantly send Li Xiaoman on the plane.
"I'll see you in two months!" Brother Badou waved his hand vigorously, Li Xiaoman smiled back and beckoned slightly. Brother Badou found that at this moment, 80% of the men in the waiting hall turned their eyes to Li Xiaoman: there was appreciation, there was amazement, and there was naked possessiveness-
Dad used to say that the ugly wife is close to the treasure of the family, which seems to make some sense. However, as a man, I still hope that my wife will be as charming as possible, and that I will fascinate you guys - Brother Badou also stepped on the plane to Great Britain with mixed feelings.
Traveling with them, in addition to Henry and Zeng Lao Naughty Boy, Monkey Xiaoshuai is also impressively listed. Originally, Brother Badou didn't want to bring this troublemaker, but there was no way, the old nobleman personally invited the monkey master to participate in the exhibition, so he had to give people some face.
In addition, it is William and Li Xiaonan, these two can be regarded as accompanying guests, and at the same time, it is also the first time that Li Xiaonan has set foot in the future in-law's house. But this girl was not a little nervous or uneasy, after getting on the plane, she frolicked with the monkey Xiaoshuai, and William kept smiling and watching beside her.
"Is it okay to take care of your daughter-in-law? William, you will definitely have tracheitis in the future! The fat man muttered.
William is now a China expert, of course he knows the meaning of the word tracheitis, and he said a few times in his mouth: "Brother Badou, haven't you noticed that Xiao Nan has become more and more charming recently." ”
"There is Xi Shi in the eyes of the lover-" Of course Brother Badou knew what was going on, although Li Xiaonan's changes were not as obvious as her elder sister, but they were not the same as the non-mainstream before. However, this kind of Chinese secret art, it is better not to ask these foreigners to learn it.
It wasn't lonely along the way, mainly because several white guys went to Li Xiaonan's side to talk, and in the end, William had to change seats with Monkey Xiaoshuai, and the flower messenger generally sat next to Li Xiaonan. This situation also made Badou Ge faintly worried: It seems that this kind of charm is regardless of race, but if the little steamed bun goes to Africa, aren't those natives even more crazy?
After a long flight, the plane finally arrived at Heathrow International Airport. The old fat sheep actually brought his wife to take the opportunity in person, it seems that whether it is Li Xiaonan or the fat man, the Chinese partner or Henry, these future masters, have a certain weight in his mind.
But the most popular is still Monkey Xiaoshuai, this guy recognized William's mother at a glance, jumped directly into someone's arms, and came to a close salute, it seems that the monkey also understands the truth that many people are not to blame.
Isn't it the last time I gave you a diamond necklace - the fat man secretly despised it, in fact, this is wronged by the monkey master, in his eyes, the diamond necklace is probably not as good as a banana.
After shaking hands and hugging one by one, William's parents were smiling, and they praised Li Xiaoman more and more charmingly, and it seemed that they were more and more satisfied with this yellow-skinned daughter-in-law.
The fat man and Li Xiaonan mix together every day, but in the eyes of the old aristocratic couple, they should really be treated with admiration. They have already made a decision in their hearts: this year's Queen Charlotte Ball must be attended by Li Xiaonan!
The so-called Queen Charlotte Ball is the top ball in the British summer, and only girls between the ages of 17 and 20 from famous and noble families are eligible to participate, which can be regarded as their official coming-of-age ceremony. When the time comes, it can be regarded as the formal introduction of the future countess of the family to the social circle.
That's right, the old sheep is a hereditary earl, and William is his only son, and he will definitely inherit the title in the future.
This is also what Brother Badou only learned after he arrived at the earl's mansion, like this kind of old nobleman who has been inherited for hundreds of years, the heritage is very rich, and there is no need to publicize it like the nouveau riche.
The old guy hid deep enough, it seems that he will have to be careful in dealing with him in the future - Brother Badou also began to be more careful, but he still faintly felt a little deceived, as if the matter of jointly running an art academy has been put on the table by the old fat sheep: I have to worry about everything, and he should be the shopkeeper here!
After dinner, the countess told Li Xiaonan about attending the ball, and Li Yatou was also good at joining in the fun, so of course she agreed. But then she will be offended, because to participate in such a ball, it is not possible to train in advance for a few months, and the little madman hates these red tape the most.
In addition to participating in the solo exhibition of Henry and Zeng Lao Naughty, he also unexpectedly received an invitation from the British Museum.
If you talk about popularity, Brother Badou's name in Europe is even much louder than in China, one is because of his magical identification skills, and the other is an even more magical Taobao experience, which is like the legendary turning stones into gold.
This time, he was invited to the British Museum, mainly to identify a number of ancient Oriental books. Because with the passage of time, the collections in the museum also need to be constantly maintained, especially the calligraphy and painting works, which are even more difficult to preserve. Because there are too many collections, many of them are moldy and rotten in the storage room, and the pieces fall off, which is a headache. So after hearing that the expert from China Gao was coming, the British Museum immediately handed over the invitation.
Brother Badou also wanted to visit the museum, so he thought it was a thorough investigation, so he happily went. And the old earl also volunteered to accompany him, and the companions, and the master monkey Xiaoshuai - this guy stayed in the earl's castle, and beckoned cats and dogs all day long, and provoked the Welsh corgis to bark all day long, and they could not be quiet, so the fat man could only lead it by his side.
After learning of the Chinese Gao's request to visit the British Museum first, of course it was fulfilled, and a white man who was proficient in Chinese was also sent to accompany him as an interpreter and commentator, which also surprised the old earl.
Along the way, Brother Badou saw the "Rosetta Stone", which is known as the treasure of the British Museum; and a large number of artifacts from ancient Egypt, including the head of a pharaoh; There are also marble carvings from the Parthenon in Athens. Finally, of course, the China Pavilion is indispensable.
Here, Badouge saw ancient stone tools, Shang and Zhou bronzes, Wei and Jin stone Buddhist scriptures, Tang and Song Dynasty calligraphy and paintings, Ming and Qing dynasty porcelain, and so on. National treasures that mark the pinnacle of various cultures in Chinese history can be seen here, and they can be described as complete and beautiful.
But the more he looked at it, the tighter Brother Badou's brows wrinkled. The translator couldn't tell the level of his eyebrows, and he was still gushing about: "The British Museum has a collection of rare treasures from all over the world, and the Chinese Pavilion is the richest among them."
The fat man finally couldn't help coughing: "Sir, if it were me, I would definitely not be ashamed like you, but proud, along the way, I only saw a history of aggression." As Mr. Hugo said, this kind of behavior should be nailed to the pillar of shame in history forever! (To be continued......)